After sitting on the ledge for some few, maybe two Daring tasks, all the while watching my friends complete some awesome challenges, I was of course, envious inspired to hitch myself back on a brand new challenge bandwagon

(about 6-8 servings). This month's challenge was hosted by Esther from The Lilac Kitchen. She proposed making steamed puddings using suet, and we had the choice of sweet or savory, using one of two methods

The Daring Bakers go retro this month. Thanks to one of our very talented non-blogging members, Sarah, the Daring Bakers were challenged to make Croissants using a recipe from the Queen of French Cooking, none other than Julia Child

Yay my first Daring Bakers Challenge. The Daring Bakers’ February 2012 host was – Lis. I registered for their challenge last month and was waiting ( not literally holding my breath but very very impatiently) for the 1st of February to receive my first bake challenge